Clinical Lab Scientist II, Core Laboratory - FT - Day

Cedars-Sinai Medical Center; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles is looking for a Clinical Lab Scientist II to perform laboratory tests and complex assays. This role involves operating test equipment, documenting quality control, and training personnel.

The ideal candidate will hold a California Clinical Laboratory Scientist license and have a degree in biological science or related field, along with applicable laboratory experience. This position is crucial in maintaining the high standards of laboratory services at one of America’s Best Hospitals.

Qualifications

• Valid California Clinical Laboratory Scientist license or limited license.
• Baccalaureate Degree in biological science, chemistry, or related field.
• One year of clinical laboratory experience; two years preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine laboratory tests and some technically complex assays.
• Operate and maintain test equipment; document QC.
• Train non-laboratory testing personnel and verify test results.

Skills

Clinical Laboratory experience

Operating and maintaining test equipment

Problem-solving skills

Education

Baccalaureate Degree in a biological science

California Clinical Laboratory Scientist license

Job description

Clinical Lab Scientist II, Core Laboratory - FT - Day

Job Description

Make a difference every single day!

At Cedars-Sinai, we’re motivated by a collective spirit of innovation and the challenge to continuously improve. Above all, we share a real passion for helping others. Day after day, from department to department, our people give their all to create a community unlike any other. This is just one of the many reasons U.S. News & World Report has named us one of America’s Best Hospitals—and now we invite you to join us and make a difference every single day in service of this outstanding work – excellence and innovation in patient care, research, and community service. From working with a team of dedicated professionals to using state‑of‑the‑art facilities, you’ll have great resources to do something incredible—for yourself, and for others.

What will you be doing in this role?

The Clinical Laboratory Scientist II (CLS II) functions with general directions from senior technical personnel. Responsibilities include performing routine laboratory tests and may include some technically complex assays. Activities include operating and maintaining test equipment, performing, and documenting QC, training of non‑laboratory testing personnel, recognizing, and responding to problems, and verifying and reporting test results. Additional duties include general support functions necessary for the routine operation of the laboratory. Performs all job duties with sensitivity and attention to the developmental issues of the patient population(s) being served.

Qualifications

Requirements:

• Valid California Clinical Laboratory Scientist license or limited license appropriate for the area of responsibility.
• Baccalaureate Degree in a biological science, chemistry, medical technology, or related science.
• One year of clinical laboratory experience in any clinical lab area is acceptable, two years, preferred.

Physical Demands:

• Frequent sitting and standing; walking and bending, lifting of materials up to 25 pounds for distances to 10 feet.
• Frequent use of computer keyboards, monitors, and telephones.
• Responsiveness to auditory alarms and communication devices: telephone and beepers, fire alarms, mechanical failure alarms.
• Near visual acuity including color differentiation.

Job Info

• Job Identification 18328
• Legal Employer Cedars‑Sinai Medical Center
• Department CSMC 7500090 Core Laboratory
• Job Category Pathology / Laboratory
• Job Function Laboratory
• Locations 8700 Beverly Blvd, Los Angeles, CA, 90048, US